Baseball Preview: Park City Miners vs. Cottonwood Colts
After two games on the road, Park City is heading back home. They will take on the Cottonwood Colts at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Park City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Park City gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Cottonwood with a sharp 22-11 win. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Park City let Justin Michaelis and Ashton Gurney loose on the outfield. Michaelis went 5-for-6 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI, while Gurney went 4-for-6 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Lars Ence was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-6.
Park City's victory bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Cottonwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Park City hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .344. However, it's not like Cottonwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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